Man killed crossing SR 200 near Steeplechase Plaza, FHP says

Published: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 5:13 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 5:13 p.m.

Authorities are trying to identify a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed State Road 200 Saturday night.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was walking north around 8:22 p.m. when he tried to cross SR 200 at the intersection at the entrance to Steeplechase Plaza.

At the same time, a 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Roger Beach, 71, of Ocala, and a 2001 Dodge Durango driven by Barbaro Viera, 54, of Ocala were traveling on SR 200 approaching the intersection.

Both vehicles had the green light and the pedestrian crossed on the red light, the FHP said. The Sonata barely touched the man, who fell into the path of the pickup truck and was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information that would lead to the identity of the pedestrian is asked to call FHP Cpl. Wallace Dill at 352-732-1260, ext. 234.

<p>Authorities are trying to identify a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed State Road 200 Saturday night.</p><p>According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was walking north around 8:22 p.m. when he tried to cross SR 200 at the intersection at the entrance to Steeplechase Plaza.</p><p>At the same time, a 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Roger Beach, 71, of Ocala, and a 2001 Dodge Durango driven by Barbaro Viera, 54, of Ocala were traveling on SR 200 approaching the intersection.</p><p>Both vehicles had the green light and the pedestrian crossed on the red light, the FHP said. The Sonata barely touched the man, who fell into the path of the pickup truck and was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.</p><p>Anyone with information that would lead to the identity of the pedestrian is asked to call FHP Cpl. Wallace Dill at 352-732-1260, ext. 234.</p>